Pan-Fried Potatoes
- 15m Prep Time
- 30m Cook Time
- 45m Ready In
4 servings When made with new potatoes, you may call these Potatoes Lyonnaise. When cut into cubes, seasoned with 1 teaspoon chili powder, and served with breakfast, you may call them Home Fries. For making these in the oven, see Oven “French-Fried” Potatoes.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds red potatoes or other waxy potatoes
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, beef drippings, or duck fat
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup (½ stick) butter, beef drippings, or duck fat
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Let's Prepare
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Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1½ pounds red potatoes or other waxy potatoes
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, beef drippings, or duck fat
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup (½ stick) butter, beef drippings, or duck fat
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Peel, if desired: 1½ pounds red potatoes or other waxy potatoes
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Step 2.
Quarter small red potatoes or cut into ½-inch slices; cut larger potatoes into ½-inch cubes. Place in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Add to the pot: 2 teaspoons salt
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Step 3.
Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Drain the potatoes well, then spread on a kitchen towel to dry. Melt in a large skillet over medium heat: 2 tablespoons butter, beef drippings, or duck fat
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Step 4.
Add and cook, stirring, until browned: 1 small onion, thinly sliced
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Step 5.
Transfer to a small bowl and set aside. In the same skillet, melt over medium heat: ¼ cup (½ stick) butter, beef drippings, or duck fat
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Step 6.
Add the potatoes and cook without stirring until well browned on one side, about 10 minutes. Using a metal spatula, flip the potatoes and brown on the second side, about 10 minutes more, adjusting the heat as needed to prevent burning. Return the onions to the skillet along with: 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper
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Step 7.
Toss to combine. Serve hot.